Current Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Mongolia

Mongolia is the starting point of my 3rd journey, Into The West. From Ulaanbaatar, I rode west to Tsetserleg, before proceeding north into Khovsgol Nuur near the border of Siberia, then back by bus to Ulaanbaatar and rode another 600km through the Gobi Desert into Zamyn Uud, before crossing into China via Erenhot (Erlian). I rode total of roughly 1600km in the land of the Mongols, the birthplace of Chinggis Khan. Learned a lot from the Mongols on how to live my life as a nomad. Learned from the best people, the real nomads, the Mongols…

Sunrise over the Gobi Desert, south of Mongolia

Ruins in the Gobi Desert, Southern Mongolia

Preparing to camp for the night during the sandstorm in the Gobi Desert, Southern Mongolia

sunset near Karakorum, Mongolia

Mongolian horsemen, Hustai, Mongolia

Riding through the forest on the west coast of Khovsgol Nuur, Northern Mongolia

Frozen river near Moron, Northern Mongolia

Frozen river near Moron, Northern Mongolia

Amazing view of the southern Siberian plateau, in Northern Mongolia

Abandoned ship in the frozen lake of Khovsgol Nuur, Northern Mongolia

Storm is coming over the sky of Khatgal, Northern Mongolia

Shaman prayerflags in Khatgal, Northern Mongolia

Constructing my hotel on my first night under the Mongolian sky in the steppe of Hustai

quiet sunset after a deadly storm in the desolated Mongolian steppe

Unlimited food the Mongolian horses

A local woman getting fresh water from the frozen lake of Tsagaan Nuur, Northern Mongolia

A local woman getting fresh water from the frozen lake of Tsagaan Nuur, Northern Mongolia

Motorbikes and vans still able to pass by this completely frozen lake of Tsagaan Nuur even its end of April, Northern Mongolia

The steppes and Gobi of Mongolia were some of the most memorable places I’ve ever traveled to (2008). Your photos do justice to the spectacular landscapes, endless skies and nomadic lifestyle that are so unique to this country. Thank you for sharing your journey!